What Could Rob Ninkovich’s Position Change Mean for Patriots Defense?

June 17, 2016   ·   Erik Frenz   ·   Jump to comments

FOXBOROUGH, Mass.—Rob Ninkovich is no stranger to the linebacker position. In the course of his seven-year career with the New England Patriots, Ninkovich has played all over the defensive front, from outside linebacker in a 3-4 to linebacker and defensive end in a 4-3.
That's why it was hardly a surprise to see the versatile veteran lining up at linebacker during spring practices.
"I've played multiple positions many times in my life. Whatever I am at, it's just to help the team and do whatever I can," Ninkovich said. "Be multiple. I figure that is one of the strengths of my game is playing multiple positions."
First, let's dispel the notion that Ninkovich is changing positions. It's June. What better time to get ahead of the curve than now, when the pace is slow and expectations are low. In the spring, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick can get a good read on where Ninikovich stands individually at the position. 
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